Definitions
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- verb Alternative spelling of
quantize .
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- verb approximate (a signal varying continuously in amplitude) by one whose amplitude is restricted to a prescribed set of discrete values
- verb apply quantum theory to; restrict the number of possible values of (a quantity) or states of (a physical entity or system) so that certain variables can assume only certain discrete magnitudes that are integral multiples of a common factor
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Examples
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He reasoned that the application of precise quantise of rice and treacle - mixed up and made nice - would have a significant effect on the velocity of the weasel when the two the rice/treacle mixture and the weasel are brought together.
Major Scientific Breakthrough David Hadley 2009
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He reasoned that the application of precise quantise of rice and treacle - mixed up and made nice - would have a significant effect on the velocity of the weasel when the two the rice/treacle mixture and the weasel are brought together.
Archive 2009-03-01 David Hadley 2009
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"The flaw in Minchin's argument is that trials to quantise the productivity improvements observed by businesses moving to ..."
Computerworld News 2009
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Why not employ this to pump very large quantise of Sea Water on to the Deserts of the world.
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Some forecasts estimate the typhoon could take up to 24 hours to cross Taiwan which if verified could lead to vast quantise of rain falling.
The News is NowPublic.com - NowPublic.com: The News is Now Public 2008
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Some forecasts estimate the typhoon could take up to 24 hours to cross Taiwan which if verified could lead to vast quantise of rain falling.
The News is NowPublic.com - NowPublic.com: The News is Now Public 2008
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Some forecasts estimate the typhoon could take up to 24 hours to cross Taiwan which if verified could lead to vast quantise of rain falling.
The News is NowPublic.com - NowPublic.com: The News is Now Public 2008
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Some forecasts estimate the typhoon could take up to 24 hours to cross Taiwan which if verified could lead to vast quantise of rain falling.
The News is NowPublic.com - NowPublic.com: The News is Now Public 2008
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Some forecasts estimate the typhoon could take up to 24 hours to cross Taiwan which if verified could lead to vast quantise of rain falling.
The News is NowPublic.com - NowPublic.com: The News is Now Public 2008
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Some forecasts estimate the typhoon could take up to 24 hours to cross Taiwan which if verified could lead to vast quantise of rain falling.
The News is NowPublic.com - NowPublic.com: The News is Now Public 2008
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